Edgar Bennett, Alex Van Pelt Fired By Packers

As reported by Adam Schefter, members of the Green Bay Packers coaching staff, offensive coordinator Edgar Bennett and quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt, are out in Green Bay. Bennett served as offensive coordinator and had previously held several position coach positions. Head coach Mike McCarthy was seemingly grooming him to be a future head coaching […]

James Johnson Says He Will Play

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (ankle) stated he will play in Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons. Miami has yet to give an official ruling for Johnson, but he seems ready to return from his three-game absence. Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra already named Kelly Olynyk starting power forward, so Johnson will most likely […]

Andre Drummond A Game-Time Decision

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (ribs) will be a game-time decision Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. This is the first we are hearing of the injury and there have been a few unofficial reports Drummond may sit out with a right rib contusion. If Drummond is forced to sit out, backup center Boban Marjanovic […]

Joel Embiid Officially Out Wednesday

Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday night's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid was considered "very doubtful" coming into the game, so the absence comes as no surprise. X-rays came back negative on Embiid's injured shooting hand, but he appears to still have discomfort and will get […]

Giants To Interview Jim Schwartz This Weekend

The New York Giants will interview Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching job this weekend, according to sources. With the Eagles having a first-round bye, Schwartz will be able to interview for head coaching jobs this week. He's been instrumental in improving the defenses of the Bills and Eagles the last couple […]

Giants Request To Interview Pat Shurmur

The New York Giants have requested to interview Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur for their head coaching vacancy, according to a source. The Giants are unlikely to retain interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo, and Shurmur would be a good candidate to help quarterback Eli Manning to rebound if he sticks around. Shurmur has gained a […]

Caris LeVert is Out on Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Caris LeVert (groin) will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. This will mark the first game of the season that LeVert has been inactive. Sadly, it's coming when he's the hottest, averaging 16.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.3 assists over his last four contests. Allen Crabbe, Joe Harris, and Nik […]

Paul Guenther To Interview With Raiders

Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther will interview for the Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator position, according to Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. The Raiders have yet to name a head coach, but the speculation is that it will be ESPN analyst Jon Gruden. If the Raiders don't land him, the Bengals would love to […]

Bears Interview Vic Fangio For Head Coaching Job

The Chicago Bears interviewed defensive coordinator Vic Fangio for their head coaching position Wednesday. Fangio, who has spent 31 years as an NFL assistant and 18 as a defensive coordinator, is a well-respected defensive coach who coached an underrated Chicago defense in 2017. They finished ranked ninth in points allowed and 10th in total yards […]

Aqib Talib A Candidate For Release?

Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib said he'd love to finish out his career with the Broncos, and he thinks the team is a quarterback away from being a top-five team in the NFL again. He said "there's a chance" he could return for his fifth season with the Broncos, but there is also a chance […]

Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman Limited Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) and wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (hamstring) were both limited in practice Wednesday. Freeman didn't practice Tuesday, so this is an upgrade. The Falcons are just likely resting their lead running back ahead of the Wild-Card matchup with the Saints this weekend. Freeman was held to just 36 yards […]

Will Barton Questionable Against Suns

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Will Barton (illness) is considered questionable to play versus the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Lately, Barton has been dealing with a back issue, but he popped up on the injury report Wednesday due to illness. Gary Harris and Jamal Murray have seen their production and usage rates increase in games without Barton. […]

Draymond Green Questionable Versus Mavs

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) is considered questionable to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. He tweaked his ankle during Tuesday's practice, but is likely headed towards a game-time decision. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, but against the 13-win Mavs, the Warriors may elect to rest Green and let […]

Kyle Kuzma is Available Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (quadriceps) is available to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. He's been dealing with a lingering quad issue since last week but has yet to miss any time on the court. After an incredible start to the season, Kuzma has come back down to earth. Over the […]

Brook Lopez Will Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez (ankle) will be available to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. This will be the first time Lopez has played since he sprained his ankle on Dec. 18. Lopez will have a minutes limit and hasn't lived up to the expectations in LA. Both Julius Randle and […]

Andre Iguodala Out On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Andre Iguodala (back) will not play against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so it's not surprising to see Iggy on the sidelines against the 13-win Mavericks. Omri Casspi (back) will get the night off as well, but both are expected to be able […]

Danny Green Ruled Out Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Danny Green (groin) will not play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Kawhi Leonard (rest) and Tony Parker (rest) will also be on the sidelines, but Green is dealing with an actual injury. Head coach Gregg Popovich hinted after Tuesday's victory that Green could be "shut down for a while." With […]

Stanley Johnson Ruled Out Against Heat

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Stanley Johnson (hip) has been ruled out of Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. This will be Johnson's second straight game on the sidelines. That means more minutes for both Luke Kennard and Reggie Bullock. Both have been playing well lately but could see reduced roles with Avery Bradley returning from injury. […]

Avery Bradley Will Play Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley (groin) will play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Bradley has missed the last seven games with a groin issue. It's safe to assume that Bradley will be working with some sort of minutes limit on Wednesday. Anthony Tolliver is expected to head back to the bench and play with […]

Buy, Sell or Hold: Dario Saric and Eric Gordon?

Hello our dear readers and welcome to our Week 12 fantasy basketball buy low and sell high column here at RotoBaller. Today, we are looking at a young guy who is at the top of his game at the moment. He's had some luck with his teammates being injured and playing some of his best ball so far […]

Defense Wins Fantasy Championships - A Mini-Study

A new year means you get an excuse to try new things. But rather than promising to get fit or eat well, I’ve resolved to release my inner nerd. Today I want to focus on how the fantasy value of an NBA center can be correlated with his defensive prowess. Centers are important for fantasy […]

James Johnson Questionable Against Pistons

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Johnson was a full participant at shootaround and is likely headed towards a game-time decision. He's missed six of the last seven contests due to an ankle issue. Making it through shootaround is a good sign that he'll be […]

Isaiah Thomas Won't Play on Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas (rest) won't play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Thomas made his season debut on Tuesday, scoring 17 points ( six of 12 field goals, two of four free throws) in his Cleveland debut. He added three assists, three triples and two turnovers in 19 minutes against the Blazers. He will […]

Joel Embiid Remains Doubtful on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Joel Embiid (hand) is doubtful to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. He did not participate in shootaround, and is likely going to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest. If Embiid sits, Ben Simmons will benefit the most and should see a spike in usage. Richaun Holmes will see […]

Nikola Mirotic is Probable on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (ribs) is probable to play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. He was listed as questionable in the game notes but has now been upgraded to probable. It's always tough to trust the game notes, so owners will need to wait until head coach Fred Hoiberg addresses the media prior […]

Jay Ajayi Not Practicing on Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. The Eagles have a first-round bye, so there is very little concern about Ajayi missing the first day of practice. Coach Doug Pederson said the team is just giving Ajayi some rest and that he is not at all concerned about the running […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/3/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a massive slate on Wednesday that nicely contrasts the Tuesday slate that featured only five games. That said, there are surprisingly few elite options in desirable spots. Russell Westbrook has looked more like he did last season, but the Lakers are more vulnerable against wings. LeBron James has been amazing all season but […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for January 3, 2018: Daily Fantasy Advice

We have a MASSIVE 12 game NBA slate, which is our first big slate of this new year, and there are some very interesting options across the board. There are a number of injuries going around, so this should open up some value plays once we get the starting lineups. In this article, I will be […]

Jadeveon Clowney To Have Another Knee Scope

Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery for the second straight offseason that will keep him out of the Pro Bowl again, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly. He's expected to make a full recovery and take part in offseason workouts. Clowney was healthy and played […]

Ryan Tannehill Expected To Be Starter In 2018

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said he sees quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) "as our starting quarterback" for the 2018 season. This was expected all along, which is why the Dolphins signed Jay Cutler to a one-year deal when Tannehill blew his knee out in the preseason. Tannehill saw his numbers decline in terms of […]